The 2023 data indicates that Germany leads in road freight transport volume, closely followed by France and the United Kingdom. Below the top three, Spain and Poland show significant engagement. Notably, many countries like Italy and Portugal exhibit declining trends, while others like Sweden and the Czech Republic have recorded growth.
Key year-on-year variations for 2023 include Germany's slight increase of 0.042% and France's decline of 1.46%. Sweden and the Czech Republic showed positive growth at over 2%, while Moldova and Macedonia experienced notable increases. Meanwhile, countries like Italy and Portugal showed significant declines.
Future trends to monitor include the potential impact of economic recovery post-pandemic, increasing environmental regulations, and technological advancements in freight efficiency. Countries with growing infrastructure investments and strong economic ties, such as Germany and Poland, may sustain growth, while nations facing economic or political hurdles might struggle to maintain or grow current volumes.
Top countries in Volume of National Road Freight Transport by Vehicles Registered Domestically by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,191,900 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.042% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 1,637,800 | 2023 | -1.05% | -1.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,431,100 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 1,373,800 | 2023 | +0.22% | -0.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1,162,400 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 1,142,900 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 716,430 | 2023 | -4.03% | -4.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 556,430 | 2023 | +0.45% | +0.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 528,310 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.14% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 491,970 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.01% | View data |
